Apple
Photonics Design Engineer
$185K–$325K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Experience
- Experience in semiconductor and photonic device design and development, and data analysis; 5+ years’ experience is preferred.
- Education
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, applied mathematics, Computational Sciences or an equivalent field.
About the job
Develops and models advanced photonic devices for camera and sensing applications, building computational and machine-learning workflows and coordinating prototypes through production.
What you'll do
- Develop computational physics and simulation platforms, including deep-learning surrogate models and inverse-design workflows.
- Design and model photonic devices to meet system needs for camera and sensing applications.
- Coordinate prototype development with vendors and use experimental and manufacturing data to improve designs for high-volume production.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, applied mathematics, Computational Sciences, or an equivalent field.
- Experience in semiconductor and photonic device design and development, and data analysis.
- Experience in electromagnetics modeling, inverse design, and/or Machine Learning.
Nice to have
- M.S./Ph.D. degree in a listed or equivalent field.
- 5+ years’ experience with in-depth understanding and proficiency in electromagnetics modeling, inverse design and Machine Learning; familiarity with semiconductor device physics.
Pay
USD $184,700 and $324,800 (base salary)
Tools
Machine Learning
AI focus
Uses machine learning, including deep-learning surrogate models and inverse design, to optimize photonic device performance and production workflows.
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